Why do public schools hate standard algorithms? They will teach a kid 5 different methods to calculate 456 divided by 4, except for the most obvious, efficient, and internationally accepted method. This results in a kid being utterly confused and frustrated. Not to mention, complete elimination of the parent as a potential tutor.
I'm told, that according to the Common Core Curriculum, the standard algorithm for long division will not be taught until 6th grade, 5th grade multiplication, 4th grade subtraction, and 3rd grade addition. TOO LATE! Long division encourages facility with not only division, but also multiplication and subtraction, not to mention fractions. I had higher hopes for the Common Core Curriculum. Kids have to have a handle on all four functions before 5th grade. Mathematical geniuses have given us standard algorithms because WE are NOT mathematical geniuses.
Unbelievable!
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